Polysomnographic Technician

Corewell Health • Niles, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In a trainee role, the Polysomnographic Technician provides physicians and patients with the necessary support to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and promote good sleep. Under the mentorship of a registered technologist, the technician performs diagnostic sleep testing, which includes but is not limited to order interpretation, medication administration, patient hook-up and monitoring, BLS responsibility, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) initiation and titration, oxygen administration, and other related duties. The role also involves documenting findings and patient responses consistent with guidelines, reporting equipment problems, and actively participating in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures, completing all relevant competencies and requirements on a timely basis.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP), AASM, American Academy of Sleep Medicine within 1 year
• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Under the mentorship of a registered technologist, performs diagnostic sleep testing, including but not limited to order interpretation, medication administration, patient hook-up and monitoring, BLS responsibility, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) initiation and titration, oxygen administration, and other related duties.
• Documents findings / patient responses in a manner consistent with documentation guidelines.
• Reports equipment problems to the appropriate person.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED